Master Class on “AI in Design”

The School of Design, Media and Creative Arts at JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), Kochi, organised a Master Class on “AI in Design” on 5 October 2026, featuring Prof. Vijay Kumar, Charles Owen Endowed Chair and Professor Emeritus at the Institute of Design, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago.

With over four decades of experience in design education, innovation consulting, and human-centred design, Prof. Vijay Kumar shared valuable insights into the evolving role of Artificial Intelligence in the field of design. The session explored how AI can be used not only for automation but also as a tool for creative thinking, problem-solving, innovation, and developing better experiences and systems.

The Master Class provided students and faculty members with an opportunity to understand emerging possibilities in design and explore how human creativity can work alongside intelligent technologies. The session offered a broader perspective on the changing design landscape and the role of AI in shaping its future.